Thursday, April 14, 2011

Ups and Downs This Week

Ups and downs were part of the predicted pathways, well that came about this week. Monday good day, Tuesday good and bad day--tried to remove respiratory tube and that didn't work, oxygen mask made for extremely labored breathing, tube reinserted. The good news was they were able to remove the drain tube from her brain.
Wednesday. interesting day, first thing a tracheotomy was performed to make sure her vocal chords wouldn't be damaged and also to assist in better breathing for the future. Rested throughout the morning, but in the afternoon she truly perked up and started to move her arms and toes better than ever. Thursday, continued improvement where it was determined that she could leave the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center (UVRMC). At 4PM she was transferred to Utah Valley Specialty Hospital in the Riverwoods area of Provo. The primary purpose is to strengthen her and wean her off of the respiratory assist. Utah Valley Specialty Hospital is located at 306 West River Bend Lane, Provo, Utah 84040. http://uvsh.ernesthealth.com/
The good news about this hospital is that she can have visitors and that she is making steady improvement. She was greeted by Vic Deauvono singing Maria from West Side Story and Gayle Deauvono giving her a coconut oil rub down. So many do so much, walk the dog, clean the house, read to her, assist in physical therapy, etc.

We love you all and again appreciate the words of encouragement, your prayers and all that you do in showing your love to Mary Ann.





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7 comments:

  1. stickApril 15, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Fantastic, what good news. My thoughts and prayers with you all.

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  2. GudgellApril 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Looks like some really good progress. So happy to see it.

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  3. Connie LeeApril 16, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I'm so happy to hear that she is out of the ICU at UVRMC.
    We would love to come and visit our favorite redhead.
    What are the visiting hours at the Utah Valley Specialty Hospital?
    Dan and I would love to help you, David.
    You and Mary Ann have been such great friends to us.

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  4. Douglas PolleiApril 17, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Hang in there.

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  5. Lonnie and Reuben/BobApril 17, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Dear Dave and Mary Ann:
    It was wonderful to get to see you both on Saturday. Mary Ann, you are really making good progress with your hands and arms. We know that you will get excellent physical and speech therapy in that lovely facility. We could tell when we talked with you that you could understand us and that was thrilling. The best part was seeing your cute smile. We'll stay in close touch. We love you both so much and will keep you in our prayers.
    Lonnie and Bob

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  6. CristinaApril 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    You are in our prayers. All the Maios are thinking about you. So glad to hear about the good progress! Love, Cristina (Maio) Sanford

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  7. mom/shaunaApril 20, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    This blog is a great idea. Thank you for keeping us updated. We think constantly of Mary Ann and continually pray for her and for each of you, her family. We hope you continue to gain strength and make progress each day. Spring is here; everything is bursting out new and beautiful. We think you are Springtime!
    Love you! The Inouyes.

    PS: We'll try to look out for Amy,Enoch and crew.

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